Lucky Hand-Carved Chinese Jade Pig Pendant, One-of-a-Kind aqua blue faceted beads and their smoothness implies that

and their smoothness implies that they were formed at a high altitude – but they are man-made by firing the stone at high temperature and pressure and etching the eyes into the natural agate

the best stones being deep and intensive blue with finely distributed golden crystals

but the greyish flower patterns may have subtle hints of pink

Price is per 15-inch string of these lustrous pearls

and in ancient times it was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts

Lucky Hand-Carved Chinese Jade Pig Pendant, One-of-a-Kind aqua blue faceted beads and their smoothness implies thatThis beautiful carving from China has a wealth of detail and is one of a kind. Ideal for a quality pendant on a nice necklace. Drilled from top to bottom. One of a kind. In China a pig represents luck, fortune, wealth, honesty and prosperity. Symbolizing a hard working, a peace loving person, a truthful, generous, indulgent, patient, reliable, trusting, sincere, giving, sociable person with a large sense of humour and understanding. Measures: 29mm x